Surgical Pearls: Combined Septal Extension-Columellar Strut Graft for Rhinoplasty

Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2023 Sep-Oct;25(5):451-453. doi: 10.1089/fpsam.2022.0433. Epub 2023 Mar 22.

Abstract

Importance: The nasal tip projection, rotation, and support are essential components to address during rhinoplasty surgery. Objective: To describe a novel combined septal extension-columellar strut autologous cartilage graft for use in rhinoplasty to control tip projection, shape, and rotation while restoring strength to the nasal tip. Design: Surgical pearls-description of a novel surgical technique. Setting: An academic practice. Participants: Patients who underwent the operation.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Nasal Septum / surgery
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Rhinoplasty* / methods
  • Treatment Outcome